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169 cm (5 ft 7 in) Male Height Percentile (US)
21.2%
Percentile
Short
Height Category
-6 cm
vs. US Average
Where 169 cm Falls in the US Height Distribution
A man who is 169 cm (5 ft 7 in) stands at the 21.2th percentile of US adult men. In practical terms, that means being taller than roughly 26.8 million US men, while about 99.6 million are taller.
The average US man measures 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) (median 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)), so 169 cm is 6 cm below average — placing it in the short range. Percentiles are derived from CDC/NHANES measurement surveys of US adults aged 20 and older.
Nearby Heights Compared
| Height | Percentile (men) | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 166 cm (5'5" / 166 cm) | 11.5% | Short |
| 167 cm (5'6" / 167 cm) | 14.3% | Short |
| 168 cm (5'6" / 168 cm) | 17.5% | Short |
| 169 cm (5'7" / 169 cm) | 21.2% | Short |
| 170 cm (5'7" / 170 cm) | 25.2% | Below Average |
| 171 cm (5'7" / 171 cm) | 29.7% | Below Average |
| 172 cm (5'8" / 172 cm) | 34.5% | Below Average |
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